Lantz by Ridgeline Farms: A Certified Ganjier Review

May 11, 2026
By Shelley Peebles

This article first appeared in the Flower edition of Fat Nugs Magazine, published September 2025.

While at the live training for my Ganjier certification a few years ago, I met Jason Gellman, a second-generation farmer and operator of Ridgeline Farms. Young and tall, with the outline of a light scruff over his jawline, a dark tan accented the thick eyebrows framing his dark eyes; he reminded me of a member of the Beastie Boys, not a weed grower.

In the heart of the Emerald Triangle, Gellman had recently won back-to-back first-place trophies at the Emerald Cup. Despite his success, he remained humble when given any praise. His love for his family was apparent, as was his love of the community, and growing the plant. I had to try this guy’s weed for myself. Luckily, we were in class right next to a dispensary, so I grabbed some Lantz by Ridgeline Farms to try.

The Origins of Lantz Strain

During a break, I walked over and talked to the budtender of the Cookies Tree Lounge dispensary at One Log. They suggested Green Lantern, which took first place in the Emerald Cup for their outdoor flower category in 2018 and 2019, an unprecedented event at the time.

I broke it out and rolled up a decent joint to smoke. It was sticky and smooth, with a noteworthy hint of lime and strong fuel. This was what I came here for. It reminded me of the first time I tasted really good weed back in college. This Green Lantern would later become part of a new creation – a breeding project between Jason and his dad that took over 4 years to perfect.

Lantz is a cross between Green Lantern and Ridgeline Runtz, and it won the 2023 Emerald Cup in the mixed light category. Jason says he hopes to continue to work on creating new strains with his dad while focusing on quality.

“I’m not trying to grow as much as I can to saturate the market even more. I am doing my best to create [my own] amazing strains and keep evolving to stay ahead of the constantly changing market.” Jason hopes to continue to keep the legacy of Southern Humboldt alive by keeping his quality high.

Lantz by Ridgeline Farms Strain Review

Appearance

Drawing the nug out of my sample bag, I was amazed at the amount of glistening, icy trichomes. I instantly squeeze it a bit to see what it feels like: slightly sticky when I press my fingers together. Nice and sandy, just what I like – I’m always thinking about hash!

The trim is nicely done, as I can see that there are no nicks on the leaves. The bud is predominantly a dark purple-brown color, with dark green flecks and rusty orange pistils. As I begin to break up the bud, my fingers get stickier and the odor drifts up to meet my nostrils.

Aroma

Immediately, I smell my fingers – lime custard, possibly what I remember of the Green Lantern, only this is sweet and creamy. I flash to visions of a crustless Key Lime Pie. Another whiff makes me think of my fruity pebbles matcha latte from earlier. The fruit turns into sweet grape undertones, with subtle notes of spearmint, pine, and earth that are harder to find over the gas making my nose burn. I am excited to try this one!

Flavor

I decided to roll up a joint first, taking a few dry hits to assess the flavor. It’s fruity, with a strong fuel profile. I’m picking up a tiny bit of spearmint on the exhale which is interesting. Curious, I light it up. Grape candy mixed with pine comes forward, and I find myself smacking my lips, happy with the flavor. Halfway through the joint, I start to taste grape taffy, my favorite candy growing up. The exhale is more earthy, and it leaves a clean, sweet finish that coats my mouth.

Experience

Initially, I perk up, and I’m able to focus on tasks with my newfound energy. The effects wear off quicker, but I like knowing I can continue to puff and not feel like I’m overconsuming too quickly. The smoke is smooth and has a nice mouth feel. This would be great for doing chores, or coming home from work and relaxing after a long day. It adds just enough pep to help you through an evening of dinner and chores before you’re lulled into a deep sleep.

Gellman has been working on some new Lantz crosses and is planning a limited release of Blueberry Caviar, a cross between Lantz and Grape Gas. Look for it in Fall of 2025!